Special academy · Essex

The Bridge Pioneer

Special
Ages 3–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Essex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Essex's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Before and after school

This club is registered with Ofsted at the school's postcode, so usually run on the school site:

BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People. Ofsted report

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 23 October 2024: Standards maintained.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–19
Pupils: 201 (capacity 170)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
Phone: 01268243300
Address: Ghyllgrove, Basildon, SS14 2LA

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.